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as in moody
frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods
one of those temperamental actresses who can make life difficult for everyone around her
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
stock prices have been pretty temperamental lately, often fluctuating wildly
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Recent Examples of temperamental
Research suggests that many of its siblings are much more temperamental.
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The Trench Coat Fall signals the return of temperamental weather—and Burberry’s trench coat remains the ultimate topper to shield you from rainy commutes in style.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
While anything can happen with Arizona’s temperamental weather, forecasters don’t expect a repeat of that record year.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Stevens portrays temperamental Birham, who, much like his father Laban, prefers fun over tending the flock.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The Trench Coat Fall signals the return of temperamental weather—and Burberry’s trench coat remains the ultimate topper to shield you from rainy commutes in style.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
While anything can happen with Arizona’s temperamental weather, forecasters don’t expect a repeat of that record year.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Stevens portrays temperamental Birham, who, much like his father Laban, prefers fun over tending the flock.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperamental
Adjective
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The nighttime concept is amplified in the moody video rounding out the campaign.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dark and moody tones are trending this season and make a stunning impact.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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First, the electrodes and electrolytes are adjusted to handle high temperatures, specifically replacing the volatile liquid electrolyte used in traditional Li batteries.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Taking the long view Many finance leaders remain cautious, viewing bitcoin as too volatile—especially recently—compared to traditional assets.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Young Luke was unfiltered and impulsive — what teenagers aren’t?—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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The book follows a family dynasty — and specifically, the impulsive daughter of an automotive magnate — in 1927 Motor City, which has long enthralled the Salt to the Sea author.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This combination allows for precise navigation in tight or unpredictable environments.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tinker was brilliant, unpredictable, and slightly unhinged.—
Henry Selick,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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On the big screen, Harford cared for Sandra Dee’s Rosalie Stocker in The Wild and the Innocent (1959) and portrayed the opportunistic older sister of Natalie Wood’s unstable title character in Inside Daisy Clover (1965), the melodrama directed by Robert Mulligan.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
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Despite the improvements, her health has still been unstable over the years, partially due to her diagnosis of pulmonary vein stenosis, a rare disease that narrows the veins connecting the heart and the lungs, her father told the outlet.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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